Paula Creamer leads a group of young, talented American golfers who won LPGA tournaments in 2007 and are eager to challenge Lorena Ochoa for the No. 1 ranking. Creamer kicks off the season Thursday with the defense of her SBS Open title at Turtle Bay.

Diana D'Alessio and Hong Jin-joo led by three strokes after the second round of the Evian Masters on Friday. Annika Sorenstam, Jang Jeong and Brittany Lincicome are tied for third. Michelle Wie shot a 1-under 71 to break par for the first time since last year's final round at this tournament. She is at even par.

Teenager Paula Creamer and U.S. Solheim Cup team member Natalie Gulbis were added to the International squad for November's Lexus Cup, which features a global team against the best in Asia in Ryder Cup-style golf matches in Singapore. Birdie Kim of South Korea and Candie Kung of Taiwan will join Asia's team.